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Cybersecurity Organization
(ISC)2 is an international, nonprofit membership association formed
in 1989 for information security leaders. We’re committed to helping
Our Vision
Inspire a safe and secure cyber world.
our members learn, grow and thrive. More than 140,000 certified
members strong, we empower professionals who touch every aspect
of information security. Our Mission
Support and provide members
You may know (ISC)² for our acclaimed credentials, such as the Certified and constituents with credentials,
Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) certification. But resources, and leadership to address
that’s just the beginning. From our one-of-a-kind community, to our
cyber, information, software and
leading-edge industry information, (ISC)2 is here to support you with the
infrastructure security to deliver
skills, resources and security solutions you need to better our society.
value to society.
We’re also committed to educating the general public through our
charitable foundation: The Center for Cyber Safety and Education.
Because we get it. Protecting information is everyone’s job — not
just the security team’s!

BELONG. TRAIN. CERTIFY.

Our Members More than
Our members represent an elite, global network of cybersecurity
professionals. They are top exper ts in their fields. They’re
dedicated to the highest ethical standards and best practices.
members globally,
Our members work for governments and highly respected in more than

170
companies around the world. Through cer tification, they show
superior competency. They’ve devoted themselves to making the
countries
cyber world a safer place for all.
with

25,000
in Europe, the Middle
East, and Africa.
 (ISC)2 Certifications
INDUSTRY Fact: Most security breaches are attributed to human error. So organizations
cannot focus on hardware and software as sole solutions. We need to rely on

LEADING another approach: professionalizing the cybersecurity workforce.

CERTIFICATIONS (ISC)2 provides organizations with the assurance that their staff has been tested
on industry best practices and possess broad knowledge of their fields along
with sound professional judgement. That is why our cer tifications are required
or preferred for many cyber, information, software, and infrastructure security
jobs around the world.

Validates Knowledge and Experience

To become certified, it’s more than just passing an exam. Candidates must meet an experience requirement
and be endorsed by an (ISC)2 member, confirming their professional experience.

Covers Current, Global Topics

(ISC)2 cer tifications are industry focused and industry driven. To ensure our cer tifications remain relevant,
we update the cer tification every two to three years by conducting a job task analysis (JTA).

Required or Preferred by the Most Security Conscious Organizations

(ISC)2 cer tifications are listed on the most job boards for security positions. Seven of our certifications are
listed on the U.S. DoD Directive 8570.1.

Continuing Professional Education

To maintain their cer tification, (ISC)2 members must accrue continuing professional education (CPEs)
credits annually.

(ISC)2 Code of Ethics

(ISC)2 members are required to adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior and act honestly and
responsibly to protect the common good.

ANSI Accreditation
Best Professional
(ISC)2 was the first information security Certification CISSP
cer tification body to to achieve ANSI/ISO/IEC Programme
CCSP
17024 for its credential and has received the
2017
ISO/IEC 17024
Personnel Certification
#0668
SSCP
required annual re-accreditation from ANSI
for its CISSP and related concentrations,
CSSLP, CAP, and SSCP credentials.
2019
[LEADERSHIP & OPERATIONS]
CISSP recognizes information security leaders who understand cybersecurity strategy, as
well as hands-on implementation. It shows one has the knowledge and experience to design,
develop and manage the overall security posture of an organization.
www.isc2.org/cissp

[CONCENTRATIONS]
Elite, specialized credentials that build upon the CISSP. These are optional pursuits for
CISSPs who wish to prove their subject matter mastery. CISSP Concentrations recognize
one’s evolving expertise in information security architecture, engineering or management.
www.isc2.org/concentrations

[IT ADMINISTRATION]
SSCP recognizes hands-on, technical abilities and practical experience. It shows one has
the skills to implement, monitor and administer IT infrastructure using information security
policies and procedures — ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data.
www.isc2.org/sscp

[CLOUD SECURITY]
CCSP recognizes IT and information security leaders who have the knowledge and
competency to apply best practices to cloud security architecture, design, operations and
service orchestration. It shows one is on the forefront of cloud security.
www.isc2.org/ccsp

[SOFTWARE SECURITY]
CSSLP recognizes expertise and ability to incorporate security practices — authentication,
authorization and auditing — into each phase of the SDLC.
www.isc2.org/csslp

[HEALTHCARE SECURITY & PRIVACY]

HCISPP recognizes your knowledge and ability to successfully implement, manage or
assess security and privacy controls for healthcare and patient information. It proves one
has a strong foundation in healthcare risk, security and privacy, and understand important
healthcare regulations.
www.isc2.org/hcispp

[ASSOCIATE of (ISC)2]
Candidates who do not possess the required years of work experience to obtain an (ISC)2
certification can become an Associate of (ISC)2 until they earn enough work experience to
become certified. The Associate of (ISC)2 proves one’s knowledge in cybersecurity.
www.isc2.org/associate
Training and Education
From self-study to instructor-led training, (ISC)2 has training options to fit every schedule, need and learning style.

Why choose (ISC)2 for your cybersecurity training? Our Official (ISC)2 Training Seminars are the only training
courses from the creator of the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). Plus, in our seminars, students:
»» Learn from industry experts who have earned these certifications themselves.
»» Get thorough exam prep that maximizes content retention and exam performance.
»» Get in-depth, real-world practice that can be applied on the job, as well as on the exam.
»» Benefit from the most up-to-date content.
»» Can refresh knowledge and feel fully suppor ted with our official study tools.

Professional Development
Being a lifelong learner doesn’t end at the time of certification. Members have access to a full spectrum of global
resources, educational and operational tools, peer networking oppor tunities, industry event discounts, and more.

Free Expert-Led Webinars InfoSecurity Professional Magazine

EMEA Secure Webinars » Free for members
ThinkTank » Six digital bi-monthly issues
Security Briefings » Award-winning publication
From the Trenches
Solutions Summit

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15 -16 April, 2019

World Forum, The Hague

For a full list of member benefits, visit: www.isc2.org/Benefits-of-Membership

Contact us at: info-emea@isc2.org

For more info, visit: www.isc2.org London office: 02039607800

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